- SURNAME
Schneider
- FORENAME
Max Ferguson
- UNIT
1st Ranger Bn (Company E), 5 Ranger Bn (Commanding Officer)
- RANK
Captain, Lieutenant Colonel
- NUMBER
0-384849
- AWARD
Silver Star, Distinguished Service Cross
- PLACE
Tunisia 1943 (SS), Normandy 1944 (DSC)
- ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
born 8.9.1912
1 Ranger Bn (HQ) (Captain)
4 Ranger Bn (HQ) (Major)
5 Ranger Bn (HQ) (LtColonel - Colonel)
died 25.3.1959
National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific,Honolulu,Hawaii Section U Site 27
CITATION:
Distinguished Service Cross : The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Service Cross to Lieutenant Colonel (Infantry) Max Ferguson Schneider (ASN: 0-384849), United States Army, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy while serving as Commanding Officer of the 5th Ranger Infantry Battalion, in action against enemy forces on 6 June 1944, at Normandy, France. In the initial landings in the invasion of France, Lieutenant Colonel Schneider led the 5th Ranger Infantry Battalion ashore at "H" hour on D-Day in the face of extremely heavy enemy rifle, machine gun, mortar, artillery and rocket fire. Upon reaching the beach Lieutenant Colonel Schneider reorganized his unit. During this reorganization, he repeatedly exposed himself to enemy fire. He then led his battalion in the assault on the enemy beach positions, and having accomplished this mission led them up a steep incline to assault the enemy gun emplacements on the top of the hill. The destruction of these enemy positions opened one of the vital beach exits, thereby permitting the troops and equipment which had been pinned down to move inland from the beach, with the result that reinforcements could be landed from the sea. Lieutenant Colonel Schneider's leadership, personal bravery and zealous devotion to duty set an inspiring example to his command and exemplify the highest traditions of the military forces of the United States and reflect great credit upon himself and the United States Army.
Silver Star : The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Captain (Infantry) Max Ferguson Schneider (ASN: 0-384849), United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving with Company E, 1st Ranger Battalion, on the early morning of 12 February 1943, in the vicinity 5 miles west of Sened Station, Tunisia. Captain Schneider displayed courage and devotion to duty while leading the members of his company in a frontal attack on enemy machine gun nests and cannon emplacements which had held up the advance of our forces the previous day. Captain Schneider's leadership and direction inspired confidence among the men of his unit to carry on their respective assignments to the successful ending, which is deserving of the highest praise.
Silver Star : The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Captain (Infantry) Max Ferguson Schneider (ASN: 0-384849), United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving with Company E, 1st Ranger Battalion, on the early morning of 12 February 1943, in the vicinity 5 miles west of Sened Station, Tunisia. Captain Schneider displayed courage and devotion to duty while leading the members of his company in a frontal attack on enemy machine gun nests and cannon emplacements which had held up the advance of our forces the previous day. Captain Schneider's leadership and direction inspired confidence among the men of his unit to carry on their respective assignments to the successful ending, which is deserving of the highest praise.
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